Dicynone 500 Mg, Reduce Risk Of Bleeding - 20 Tablets

Product Name

• Dicynone 500 Mg, Hemostatic, Reduce Risk Of Bleeding - 20 Tablets

Scientific Name

• Etamsylate 500 Mg Tablets

Category Of Dicynone 500 Mg Tablets

• Hemostatic Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Etamsylate

• Ethamsylate acts on the first step of hemostasis by improving platelet adhesiveness and restoring capillary resistance.

Therapeutic Indications Of Dicynone 500 Mg Tablets

• Etamsylate is used in adults and children above one year of age for the prevention and treatment of bleeding
• heavy periods in women
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• haemorrhagic urinary disorders after having an operation on your prostate gland or urinary tract after having an operation on your ear, nose or throat after having heart, abdominal or gynecological surgery
• bleeding after you have been treated with another medicine to break down blood clots

Method Of Administration Of Dicynone 500 Mg Tablets

• Treatment of Local Fibrinolysis: The usual dose is 500-1000mg three times a day.
• Treatment of General Fibrinolysis: The usual dose is 1000mg every 6 to 8 hours, or up to 15mg per kg of body weight.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Dicynone 500 Mg Tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing
2. Signs of blood clot
3. feeling sick
4. being sick
5. diarrhea
6. skin rash

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Dicynone 500 Mg Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Reduce Bleeding

• The first step if you’re bleeding is to apply firm pressure to the wound and elevate it above your heart
• The combination of vitamin c powder and zinc like C-Ronz, 1000, Vitamin C With Zinc may stop prolonged bleeding and encourage blood clotting after tooth extraction

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Dicynone 500 Mg Tablets

• You should let your doctor know:

1. if you have had blood in your urine, which could indicate that there is a clot in your upper urinary tract
2. if you are at risk of having blood clots
3. if you suffer from excessive clotting or bleeding throughout your body (disseminated intravascular coagulation). Your doctor may
4. carry out a blood test to see if the process that inhibits blood clotting (called fibrinolysis) is activated
5. if you have had convulsions (fits). Your doctor will use the minimum dose possible to avoid further convulsions after the treatment
6. if you are on long term treatment with Etamsylate pay attention to any possible disturbances in your color vision. If necessary, your doctor may discontinue the treatment. With continuous, long term use of Etamsylate regular eye tests are recommended.

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medications including over the counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins and supplements.

Storage Conditions Of Dicynone 500 Mg Tablets

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Etamsylate

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Etamsylate
• Visit Drugbank.com at Information About Etamsylate